A bright light has been on police misconduct in recent months. You may have heard the term “qualified immunity” during these conversations, but it can be difficult to understand what it means in a legal sense. What is qualified immunity? In Georgia, police officers have “qualified immunity.” Defined by Cornell Law School, qualified immunity “protects a
Most traffic stops and chance police encounters end peacefully. Yet, on occasion, these can escalate. An officer may arrest you during a stop for reasons that remain unclear. If they apprehend you without cause or reason, they have likely made a false arrest. Understanding false arrests Officers have jurisdiction to stop you if they suspect
Police misconduct is a serious issue that for decades people have found it hard to fight back against. In cases where the police department carried out the investigation after allegations of wrongdoing, people would question how accurate that investigation could be. It often hinged on the testimony of one person and one police officer, with
Law enforcement is meant to serve and protect the people, but all too often they do not. If you are the victim of police misconduct or violence, it’s important to stand up for yourself and others. Here are some steps that you can take after facing police misconduct: Gather evidence Evidence is one of the
It is well known that every single police officer around the country takes an oath to serve and protect the community. Police officers should not place anyone’s life in danger, unless the circumstances demand it. However, there are times when police officers cross the line and do harm. What can be done when something like
Did you know that the United States has not always had police officers swarming the streets and a strong police force at the federal, state and local level? It’s just something we expect today, but the reality is that this is only a phenomenon of the last 100-150 years or so. Before that, you just